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The University of Winchester(温切斯特大学)
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一键免费快速申请文章正文综述详细专业照片新闻校友录已获Offer学生资料A “distinctive and beguiling” poet is to launch her brand new book at the University of Chichester on 6 November. A “distinctive and beguiling” poet is to launch her brand new book at the University of Chichester on 6 November.Maggie Sawkins, a graduate of the University’s MA programme in Creative Writing, will read from her acclaimed collection, ‘The Zig Zag Woman’, published by Two Ravens Press.
Maggie, who teaches students with learning difficulties at South Downs College, gained a Distinction in her MA. Her poetic vision was described by the University’s Professor of Poetry, Vicki Feaver as “distinctive and beguiling”.
Professor Feaver added: “Maggie Sawkins’ poems are tautly written, full of wonderful and strange images, and heartbreakingly moving.”
The Zig Zag Woman has also been greeted with an excellent review from the poet Myra Schneider, who said: “Maggie Sawkins draws brilliantly on extended metaphor and the surreal to explore painful relationships, mental illness and problematic situations.
“She writes both from personal experience and beyond it. Her inventive and highly individual voice is always authentic. The taut writing carries emotional weight and sends that shiver up my spine which tells me I am reading real poetry. This is a very exciting first collection.”
Maggie, who was born in 1953, began writing poetry at the age of nine after being inspired by her head teacher. After a series of office jobs, including three years with The Exeter Flying Post, Maggie returned to education by studying at Chichester.
In 2003 Maggie co-founded the popular Tongues & Grooves Poetry and Music Club in Southsea, where she now lives with her husband, younger daughter and a growing menagerie. Flarestack published a pamphlet collection, ‘Charcot’s Pet’ in 2003. The Zig Zag Woman is her first full collection.
Maggie’s book launch on 6 November at the University’s Bishop Otter campus in College Lane, Chichester is open to all staff and students, and to members of the public. There is no charge for entry.
Her reading is part of a special season of literary events organised by the English Department. For further details about the season, please contact English Department lecturer, Dave Swann
